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Let’s Dance ! Starz Ballroom – Twinsburg Studio

Starz Ballroom has one of the best student dance programs available today. Award winning instructors will guide you through the exciting world of dance so you can learn socially with confidence. Starz Ballroom’s proven technique of combining private lessons with group lessons and practice parties will help you obtain all of your dancing goals.

Private dance lessons move at your pace, the instructor focuses on your desired dance style demonstrating the basics and fine-tuning your technique. During group lessons, the instructors teach men and women separately, and then bring couples together to practice with or without music. Throughout the class, students rotate partners to improve their leading and following skills.

Classes are typically scheduled Monday–Friday and Saturday by appointment. After students have had time to master some moves, they can show off their new-found skills in dance parties with students of similar abilities. The dance parties set a lively and fun atmosphere to mimic an actual social gathering.

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Westlake Studio Instructors

Anderson Sylvestre
Owner/Manager, Starz Ballroom

Mr. Sylvestre is a national ballroom dance competitor and an instructor who brings out the best in everyone — from beginner to the most advanced. He brings cutting edge technique to the dance floor, the latest trends in steps and body movement and a continuous smile that’s definitely contagious!

Mr. Sylvestre is originally from the Caribbean island of Haiti, where he owned the ballroom dance studio Salsa Plus. He brings an authentic Caribbean style to those hot Latin dances, especially salsa, mambo, cha-cha and rumba and more … From 2003 to 2009 Anderson owned two Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Willoughby and Northfield, Ohio.

He’s a terrific instructor, with 17 years experience in making students comfortable. “If you can walk, you can dance,” he always says, and he’s been right every time.

Mr. Sylvestre won 4 times Fred Astaire Ohio Regional Competition (American Rhythm), and was the Fred Astaire National Rising Star champion in Orlando, Fl. and Las Vegas , NV . He was also a finalist in lots of competitions across the country.

He competes with his students nationally and internationally in all levels and in 4 styles (American Rhythm, American Smooth, International Latin and International Standard).

Andy Slimak
Teacher, Westlake

Andy has been a registered professional for almost 13 years. Beginning his career with the Fred Astaire Franchise, Andy is certified through a mid-level Silver and has won many state and local awards including Rising Star in 2008 and Mix-Novice Champion in 2009. Students have shared multiple awards with Andy including three young ladies sharing the Top Junior Awards in 4 consecutive competitions (1 1/2 years). He has participated in Dancing with the Cleveland Stars on 3 different occasions and enjoys teaching in many different venues outside of the studio. Holding a Bachelors Degree from Cleveland State in Theater and Performance Arts, he is also certified through the Ohio Department of Education in continuing adult education and personal enrichment, having taught at the Polaris Career Center. Andy dances all styles of ballroom including Smooth, Standard, Rhythm and Latin. Come on in and have some fun, he is waiting to show you how wonderful the world of dancing can be!

Alonso Southard Teacher, Westlake Studio

Starting his career as a salsa instructor, Alonso has always looked for ways to share his passion for dance and expression. His time spent as a teacher soon led him to the stage performing Latin Dance in multiple states throughout the Midwest and Northeast region. In the future, Alonso plans to take his dance experience into therapy and medicine. Today you will find him at Starz Ballroom Westlake, taking his great talent to the next level with all Ballroom and Latin dancing soon Alonso will be stepping onto the competition dance floor throughout the U.S.

JUDI FISCHER Teacher, Westlake Studio

Judi began as a student at Starz Ballroom, where she competed in both Smooth and Rhythm dances at major competitions. She has received recognition for being an overall competitor and top student. She has received training form top coaches and continues to work to expand her knowledge.

Judi merged her love for dance, with her desire to help others, and became a dance instructor. She is certified in both Smooth and Rhythm Dances and shares the joy of dance with her students. Judi’s professional career includes teaching, public speaking, working as a clinical therapist and a business owner. She has a BS in Education and a MA in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. She sold her business in 2017 and devotes her time now to teaching at Starz Ballroom in Westlake.

AMANDA KRISTEN Teacher, Westlake Studio

Amanda has always had a love of dance. She attended Carol Landis Dance Center where she was exposed to jazz. In her early twenties, she was welcomed to train with a local multi-media performance company named SAFMOD, (sub atomic frequency modulation over dose). After studying with the company for only a few months, she became a core member and worked with the company for a total of six years under artistic director Young Park. The company focused on modern and contemporary forms of dance, but also included break dancing, capoiera (a Brazilian martial art), butoh (Japanese dance theater), as well as stilt dancing, silks, and low trapeze. The ensemble traveled, performed at the Cleveland Playhouse and was a resident company of Cleveland Public Theater where they displayed full length features. Amanda became versed in several forms of dance, but modern and contemporary became her focus. She furthered her study of dance at Cleveland State University while pursuing her degree in Spanish education. Her love of the latin dances became apparent when she was exposed to salsa in 2012. Eventually, she began her training in ballroom in 2015 and has had coaching with Susie Thompson and Rosendo Fumero. Amanda continues to train in American smooth, rhythm and latin. She teaches at Starz Ballroom in Westlake where she is waiting for you to come in for a lesson.

JUSTIN LOPEZTeacher, Twinsburg & Westlake Studios

Justin was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. At the age of 7 he started taking salsa classes with his sister at La Salsa De Hoy. He later joined Young Ambition Dance Company and attended the LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where he trained in ballet, tap, jazz as well as other modern techniques(Horton, Graham, and Cunningham). In 2010 he joined Latin Fever which later became Balmir Latin Dance Studio the following year. As a member of the professional dance company he has traveled to numerous venues internationally to perform and teach such as Peru, Canada, Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Italy just to name a few. He also studied in numerous dances like Salsa On1 and On2, Latin Hustle, Afro-Cuban, Cha Cha, Bachata, and Kizomba. This past summer performed with PrimaDanceSport to work on a piece honoring HBO’s 30th Anniversary of Dirty Dancing. He is excited to start working with Starz Ballroom this coming April.

Specials

Gift Certificates

People love to dance and what better ‘get a way’ from the hectic everyday life than with dance. Take advantage of Starz specially priced Gift Certificates, good for all occasions: Wedding Couples, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or any other gift giving occasions. Your gift certificate will be sent to you via mail. It will take approximately 2 to 4 business days to receive your gift certificate.

Rental Services

Beautiful rental space in Westlake, Ohio is ideal for wedding parties, corporate events, graduation celebrations, anniversary parties, rehearsals and ballroom/salsa parties. We will make you look like a star with our flexible facility.

Conveniently located off I-90 at 24510 Sperry Drive in Westlake, Ohio. We offer a well lit, spacious dance floor with a great sound system.

Starz ballroom is available for only $500 per event with a $150 returnable deposit if the studio is put back in the same condition as rented.

Career Opportunities

Male and Female Ballroom Dance Instructor Positions Available.

Starz Ballroom is holding auditions at their premier studio location in Westlake, Ohio. Starz is looking for a few good women and men to join a training class to become new dance instructors and competitive dancers.

Join our enthusiastic, professional team:
• A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY!
• Lessons include: private, practice, social and competitive students in both Latin and Smooth Dance.
• This is a Part-Time position leading to a Full-Time Career – which means it requires dedication.

There are a few things we really look for with new staff:
• A pleasant and energetic personality.
• Teaching experience preferred, but not a must. We offer you structured dance, teaching and business training.• The desire for knowledge and greatness in addition to a paycheck! We want you to be a part of our growth, success and become a top level ballroom dancer!
• We are looking for a fun & motivated male to work as a successful ballroom dance instructor.

Don’t miss this chance to have a place to work where you can not only make a great income, but LOVE what you do.